Upcoming Events
The following events draw interdisciplinary audiences and help forge networks relating to our program's six concentrations: Changing Identities in a Global World; Communication, Technology and Society; Conflict and Conflict Resolution; Global Health; Global Economy and Global Governance; and Sustainable Development.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
Lecture--"The Future of Philanthropy: Making Markets Work to Serve the Poor
3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Schenley Lounge, Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership Philanthropy Forum: Jacqueline Novogratz, Chief Executive Officer, Acumen Fund
Fighting poverty around the globe remains a daunting challenge that philanthropy and the marketplace are tackling together. The Acumen Fund
has pioneered ways to make markets serve the very poor with goods and services that change their quality of life. The path from charity to customer creation through sustainable design, access to capital, and the forces of the marketplace will be explored. This event is an approved INCIGHT co-curricular.
Audience: Open to the public
Cost: Free but must register
Announced by: Global Studies Program, Sponsored by the Philanthropy Forum, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs; Swanson School of Engineering; University of Pittsburgh Center for Global Health; and International Executive MBA Program, Katz School.
For more information, contact gspiapf@pitt.edu
Information Session--From Andorra to Zimbabwe: Study Abroad Options for Global Village Residents
8:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Sutherland Hall- First Floor Lounge
You're already interested in global issues- now learn how to make your mark on the world by studying abroad! Come and chat with study abroad alumni in an informal setting and begin your own adventure overseas.
Audience: Open to all Pitt Students
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Study Abroad Office, Global Studies Program, International Studies Living Learning Community
For more information, contact Global Studies Program - 412-648-5085 global@pitt.edu
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
Seminar--In The Wings of Time: Rome, the Incas, Spain and Peru
12:30 p.m.
526 Cathedral of Learning
Visit of Short-Term Fellow, Sabine MacCormack (Classics and History, Notre Dame)
Colloquium discussion of chapters 1 & 5 from her book In The Wings of Time: Rome, the Incas, Spain and Peru. Responses from Gonzalo Lamana (Hispanic), Bruce Vernarde (History), and Lara Putnam (History) Text to be distributed in advance. For a copy of the reading email: humctr@pitt.edu
Audience: Open to the public
Cost: Free
Announced by: Global Studies Program, Sponsored by: The Humanities Center
For more information, contact humctr@pitt.edu
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
Film--Global Health Film Series "Pandemic: Facing AIDS"
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
A115 Crabtree; post-film reception in 109 Parran Hall
In recognition of World AIDS Day (12/1), this month's film provides insights from individuals from five very different countries who are fighting the AIDS battle for themselves and for others. This event is an approved INCIGHT co-curricular.
Audience: Open to the public
Cost: Free
Announced by: Global Studies Program, Sponsored by the Global Health Student Association and the Center for Global Health.
For more information, contact Tara Capece - tac46@pitt.edu